Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Succulent in distress

I was out shopping the other day for spray paint at a big box store and I just had to stop by their tropical section. :) I discovered a succulent I was sure I'd have a hard time finding up here! It was in pretty bad shape, probably over-watered. After talking with the customer service rep I was able to get a 50% discount, so it had to come home with me. This is what it looked like when I got him home. Very stressed and produced a flower stalk because of it. I'm praying I'll be able to nurse him to his full glory!
Echeveria with carunculations (possibly 'Baron Bold'?)
 
 Here he is after I've re-potted him. I found this old container I had spray painted last year, think I'll give it a bit of sanding to make it look more rustic. 

I gave him a good pruning, saving some of the better bits to root and hopefully get some new plants! I've since cut off the flower stalk so his energy goes into healing. 

Here is another one I bought at the same time. He looks healthy and gorgeous so I couldn't resist him! My collection is looking wonderful!
 Echeveria 'Country Fair'

After potting him in one of my own clay pots.

 Mammillaria fraileana in bloom


My miniature garden with the Euphorbia milii 'Crown of Thorns' blooming

7 comments:

  1. Those are GREAT finds and to get one for 50% off is awesome! I love the containers you chose - especially the blue one. I think it will really make that succulent pop! Hope you can nurse it back to perfect health.

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  2. What a pretty collection of succulents you have. I love the blue pot you put the rescue in -- looks like a great combo.

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  3. OMG...beautiful plantings!!!

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  4. I love your eye for plantings.. design..
    esther d

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